Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S Wagon Review
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3 Months and Still In Love
Don Thomson, Salem, OR, 02/08/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Granted, options are limited for the wagon enthusiasts out there, but I'm really loving this car. A lot. I of course did my homework and drove several cars (Civic, Accord, Mazda 3, and others) before driving the Sportwagen. Like the reviews elsewhere have noted, it's a drivers car; crisp handling, reasonable acceleration, solid as a rock, and very quiet on the inside. That this … combination of subtly surprising performance is cloaked in a wagon's exterior makes it all the more awesome. It does seem to search for the right gear at low speeds (<15 mph), but it find it's groove quickly thereafter. The 1.8 turbo is nicely suited to the car and it never feels under-powered. The seats are also very comfortable, front and back. The resolution of the 5" audio display/back-up camera is a little low, but it's about the only gripe I have about the car.
We also have a Subaru Forester, and we find ourselves driving the Sportwagen whenever we can, even on longer trips, as it's a much more comfortable (and fun) ride. We find that the cargo area actually holds more of our stuff than does the Subie. The cargo area is deeper (though not taller) than the Forester, and 4 of our travel suitcases fit perfectly in the back.
You routinely feel like you're driving a much more expensive car, and I am deeply and smugly satisfied with it.
2 year update:
Still liking the car a lot. A few issues with the electronics/radio, but they were small and easily fixed. Had to replace a simple relay switch in the shifting column because it was signaling a transmission error (no issue with the transmission), but it was under warranty. There was also a recall on a seal in the fuel tank which was repaired without cost. Still a really fun car to drive. Rattles are minimal and fuel economy is as stated. I'd recommend the car for sure.
A happy surprise
Fred Stewart, Edgartown, MA, 10/19/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
i came to the golf sport wagon because there are almost no other wagons offered. i am amazed how much i love this car! My 2003 BMW 3 series wagon with 260k miles needs 4 or 5 thousand worth of rehab (who wouldn't at this point?) . So I parked in the garage and covered it with quilts, a project for better times. I hope VW can survive the onslaught of law suits that are heading it's way, … because I am truly a VW fan. It is very well designed and produced. I feel as good as when I bought my first pair of Uggs...That good! Really. I can think of no down side to this car and I got the cheap one, I cannot believe the amount of stuff I got standard. Check this car out by all means
It's just a loaner.......
Defenderman, Beaverton, OR, 05/04/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I have this as a loaner while my '14 TDi sedan has the ignition tumbler replaced under warranty. I have to say this, I MISS MY TDi! I'm jaded, I admit it, and I'm spoiled too! My diesel gets almost twice the mileage this gas version manages. I'm shocked that i have to fill up at 300 miles vs. almost 550 miles on my 6-speed DSC transmission. This time has allowed me to better … understand torque and it's application as the gas car doesn't feel nearly as fast (lacks the pulling sensation of my diesel) and the gears go straight to 4th almost immediately. You need to get this thing going, and you have to kick it HARD to make it do the dance. The wagon part is amazing, great space and lots of amazing visibility. The controls are really designed for smaller hands/fingers. I'm a big guy (6'4, 240) with above average sized hands and feet so the door pulls on the inside block the front window controls and the USB port in the hidden dash compartment is all but unusable for me as I can't get my hand in at a good enough angle to plug the cord in properly. All that being said, this has been a very good experience and I'm torn about what they are going to do with my TDi. I lease it, so they're probably just going to make us turn them in and give us our money back. I'm crushed because I love my car and had no intention of giving it back at the end of the lease. Now I have to go find something else and it makes me very sad. My diesel is my 18th car in 30 yrs, and I can honestly say I will be sad when I have to walk away.
Diamond in the rough
Mali Nagarajan, San Diego, CA, 10/01/2016
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Standout from the crowd. This car is great value for money. Even base model is well equipped. I got an excellent discount during model year end sale through Edmunds pricing option. Drives and handles like it's on rails and soaks up bumps easily. Excellent visibility all around. Trunk has tons of space and beats cargo room of any SUV. However back seat height and legroom could be … improved. I also wish the seat bottoms provided a little more thigh support. No automatic trunk release from inside the car.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TSI S Wagon
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Cargo capacity on par with compact crossovers
- Pro:upscale interior
- Pro:responsive and fuel-efficient engine
- Pro:sophisticated ride
- Pro:good value.Notably, we picked the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen as one of Edmunds' Best Used Cars.
- Con:All-wheel drive not offered
- Con:inconsistent automatic transmission shifts during low-speed driving.
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